Compare: Mercedes-Benz SL 1985 Roadster 218 Hp

General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

Generation

SL (R107, facelift 1985)

Modification (Engine)

420 SL V8 (218 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1985 year

End of production

1989 year

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.3 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

Maximum speed

212 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque

330 Nm @ 3750 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 116.964

Engine displacement

4196 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

92 mm

Piston Stroke

78.95 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l

Coolant

13 l

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1600 kg

Max. weight

2020 kg

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

261 l

Fuel tank capacity

85 l

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1500 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Dimensions

Length

4390 mm

Width

1790 mm

Height

1300 mm

Wheelbase

2460 mm

Front track

1461 mm

Rear (Back) track

1465 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

10.34 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring, Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Threaded twist beam, Transverse stabilizer, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 284 mm

Rear brakes

Disc, 279 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/65 VR15, Rear wheel tires: 205/65 VR15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15, Rear wheel rims: 7J x 15